According to the Detroit Free Press, GPS tracking technology for tracking airplanes, could soon be available if government funding and the approval of the FAA come through.
With a concept easily comparable to fleet tracking, GPS tracking systems for aircraft would allow pilots to fly directly to their destinations rather than using the current practice of indirect routes which are dependent upon the ability to communicate with ground stations.
GPS tracking systems will also allow pilots to see their own locations as well as the locations of other planes in the area. Precision GPS technology will allow planes to fly closer together. In addition, it is anticipated that GPS tracking installed on aircrafts will result in fuel conservation due to the fact that pilots will have the technology necessary to glide directly on to the runway while idling, rather than using the current procedure of stair step descents which consume considerable amounts of fuel.
GPS tracking for aircraft may be delayed due to lack of funding and the FAA approval process. Some fear that a prolonged delay would negatively affect the United States’ lead role in high tech aviation development around the world.
Source: http://www.freep.com/article/20110705/NEWS07/107050337/GPS-system-aims-make-flying-easier
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According to the LaCrosse Tribune, a newly introduced Wisconsin bill is asking for GPS tracking devices for repeat offenders of protection orders issued through Wisconsin courts. The GPS tracking bill stems from “Cindy’s Law”, an Illinois law requiring GPS tracking of repeat violators of protective orders, which was named in tribute to a woman killed by her boyfriend three years ago.
Since Illinois enacted the GPS tracking legislation, other states have followed suit, including Minnesota and Indiana. If the bill passes in Wisconsin, the GPS tracking services would be funded by the offenders themselves through a $200 surcharge for every violator of a protective order.
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While some GPS tracking dealers choose to sell many varieties of GPS trackers for multiple purposes, some dealers choose to find a niche market and target their services toward a specific group of people or to meet a specific need. One of the most profitable and growing markets within the GPS tracking industry is covert GPS tracking.
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Who are the biggest and best customers for covert GPS tracking devices? At the top of the list, you will find law enforcement agencies, government and military entities, and private investigators. Most often used to track vehicles, covert GPS tracking devices are considered to be a cost-effective alternative to absorbing thousands of hours of human resources for a single undercover project. Continue reading
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Here at TrackingTheWorld, we’re always looking for the latest news on GPS tracking devices and how they’re impacting people and businesses every day. This month we’ve found a few interesting tidbits on covert GPS tracking devices and more.
Federal Court Endorses Warrantless GPS Tracking: On the legal front a federal court has endorsed the warrantless tracking of vehicles by police officers. The ruling stems back to a 2009 Arizona case in which a police officer attached a covert GPS tracker to a vehicle shortly before it traveled through several states. The officer used assistance from other police departments in various states to track the subject for 60 hours. Read more here: http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/34/3467.asp
Serial Rapist off the Street:
According to the Boston Globe, a serial rapist’s parole was revoked after the perpetrator left home without his GPS tracking device, likely an ankle bracelet GPS tracker, and missed a required counseling meeting. The man was on parole since being released from prison in 2009, and has since been return to prison. Read more here: http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2011/04/29/serial_rapists_parole_revoked/
The benefits of GPS tracking for fleets of vehicles are significant and GPS technology has changed the entire chain of the supply and logistics industry. GPS fleet management benefits companies and customers alike and improves service by reducing costs.
If drivers know they are being tracked, they will not spend so much time sitting idle and burning gas. They will learn to maintain the proper speeds, which improves safety and speed efficiency. The stops are recorded along the route with GPS tracking so that companies can monitor driver productivity. Drivers are forced to keep an eye on the clock as they know they are being monitored, thus improving efficiency.
Fleet owners who depend on vehicle efficiency will get a quick return on their investment from a GPS fleet management system. Senior management knows that the investment they make in a good GPS fleet management system will pay off and that installing a system is imperative.
The GPS fleet management system is quite simple. GPS receivers are placed on the vehicle and these receivers transmit information to a network tower that the company can access through the internet.
Using GPS tracking on a company fleet of vehicles improves fuel usage, can locate the vehicle’s exact location, enforces safe driving and ensures that goods are delivered to the intended destination on time. This contributes to the overall good reputation of a company, which could result in gaining new customers and making higher profits.
A major benefit for fleet managers who have GPS vehicle tracking devices installed on their company fleet of vehicles is that security is greatly improved. The company is able to know where the vehicle is at any given moment, thanks to GPS tracking. This offers significant assistance in recovering vehicles that have been stolen. This not only benefits company fleets, but private citizens who own expensive cars.
In most cases, the tracking device is placed on the car in a covert manner—meaning it is placed out of sight. If someone should take the car, that thief will not know that the device has been hidden on the vehicle. The hope is that thieves will be less likely to steal cars because they will fear they are being tracked.
If a vehicle is stolen, the hidden GPS device sends a signal to the police on a frequency that only they can receive. Some of the more sophisticated systems can detect when a vehicle is being driven unauthorized. There are some systems that will notify the owner of the vehicle via a text message to let them know their car is being used without authorization.
Gone are the days of wondering where a package is or why your employee has been gone so long in the company vehicle. By using GPS vehicle tracking systems designed just for fleet tracking, you know exactly where your vehicles are at any given moment and will know when they will reach their intended destinations.
Another useful application of GPS tracking for fleet management is implementing asset management. If you have the correct system in place, you can sleep well at night knowing that your vehicles can be easily located with accuracy with just a push of a button.
Companies worldwide are enjoying the many benefits of GPS fleet tracking. Inventory control and real-time response are among these benefits, as well as better production from employees and peace of mind. Having a good GPS fleet management system in place can also save a considerable amount in fuel consumption.
Utilizing GPS tracking systems makes it simple for companies to be compliant with FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations) and HOS (Hours of Service) government regulations.
There is discussion lately about whether or not there is any benefit to having GPS tracking devices in company fleets.
We would all like to think that our employees will be honest and never try to cheat us out of money. We can all hope for the best, but the chances are you will have to do what it takes to keep your employees in check while on your time.
If you have ever managed people, you should know that employees will often find ways to improve their own situations at your expense. This could be in the form of theft, spending many hours surfing the internet or taking your company vehicles somewhere they should not.
It is a fact that companies lose a lot of money every year due to their employees being unproductive and stealing from the company. It has been said that 30% of workers in the United States will steal from their employer at some time.
The truth is that employees need supervision. The good thing about GPS tracking is that it can be used for tracking where your employees are and will help with fuel costs, route verification, mileage logging and more.
Soon that spouse who believes her husband is having an affair will not legally be allowed to stick a little box with a magnet to the underside of his car to track him using GPS tracking.
U.S. Representative Kevin Levitas is credited with writing the legislation that will still allow law enforcement and parents who are tracking their children to use GPS surveillance, but not others—including private investigators.
Levitas said that he believes Georgia residents should be able to go to a shopping center without having to check their car to see if someone placed a hidden GPS tracking device on it.
Private investigators are not pleased with the legislation and believe that since they occasionally work with law enforcement it is unfair to include them on the ban. Private investigators receive special training and are licensed by the state, so now they plan to spend thousands of dollars on lobbyists to stop the ban from including them.
Police will still be able to track criminals, and employers may continue to use GPS tracking to keep tabs on their vehicles under the proposed legislation, but not private investigators.
